Chemical Storage & Spill Readiness
HazCom + EPA-aligned chemical storage and spill response audit — segregation, secondary containment, SDS access.
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Rolled out to every employee at AutoZone (125,000), PetSmart (50,000+), A.S. Watson and Raley's (20,000) — and at larger retailers we are not permitted to name.
Built for: Laboratory · Manufacturing · Maintenance · Cleaning Services
What's inside this template
Storage Conditions
- Incompatibles (acids/bases, oxidizers/flammables) segregated per SDS
- Secondary containment present for liquid storage (110% of largest container)
- Storage room ventilation operational
- Flammable storage cabinet rated and grounded; <60 gal of Class I per cabinet
- Cylinders chained upright, segregated by hazard class
Labeling & SDS
- All containers labeled with GHS pictograms and signal word
- No unlabeled secondary containers in workspace
- SDS accessible (paper or electronic) within 5 minutes
- Chemical inventory list current within 12 months
Spill Response
- Spill kit stocked: absorbents, neutralizers, PPE, disposal bags
- Spill response procedure posted near storage
- Eyewash within 10 sec travel; tested weekly
- Emergency contact numbers posted (Chemtrec, environmental health)
Waste Management
- Hazardous waste containers labeled "Hazardous Waste" with start date
- Containers closed except when adding waste
- Satellite accumulation areas <55 gal; transferred within 3 days of full
Common use cases
Frequently asked questions
Does this audit cover EPA Tier II reporting?
No — Tier II is annual chemical inventory reporting (EPCRA §312). This audit covers operational HazCom (storage, labels, SDS, spill response). Run both for full chemical compliance.
How do we handle small "satellite" containers?
EPA 40 CFR 262 allows up to 55 gal at the point of generation. Containers must be labeled "Hazardous Waste" and closed except when adding waste. Move to main accumulation area within 3 days of full.
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